User's Guide to Style: Bright Leather Wrap Skirt

Spring runways got a jolt of color from an unexpected source: dresses, skirts, and jackets made of leather. The material came in yellow (Derek Lam), orange (Reed Krakoff), pink (Ralph Lauren), and purple (Tommy Hilfiger). If leather still sounds a little hot for spring and summer, the deep slit of this wrap skirt by Tommy Hilfiger offers an antidote. These six women show how styling it off the runway can be a breeze. Leather skirt, $798, tommy.com.

TAMU MCPHERSON

"I saw a picture of the skirt and loved the color," says McPherson. "And when I realized it was leather, I was really, really happy." She admits that she wasn't sure how to contend with the slit at first: "I kept fiddling with it and trying to keep it closed," she says. "But when I gave up, it fell perfectly on my hips."

TOP
"I went for a color-blocking look with this blouse by Sportmax. The two strong jewel tones look amazing together."

ACCESSORIES
"These spiky gold studs from Atelier VM are my favorite earrings. The asymmetrical slit and long belt are important enough that you don't need to add too much."

SHOES
"I thought about white shoes to play up the skirt's mod A-line shape, but these boots by Stella McCartney don't detract from the color blocking."

FAVORITE THINGSShoes: "Crotch-high black leather Prada boots." Bag: "The Céline Trio. It comes in great colors, and you can snap out one of the pieces to use as a clutch at night." Lingerie: "Eres."Style icon: "My mother-in-law."Fragrance: "Diptyque Figuier candle."Lip color: "Nars Red Lizard." Mascara: "Maybelline Great Lash."